This Russian native is the 11th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting as a result of playing with Drummondville of the QMJHL last season...Posted 12 goals and 50 assists in his first season for the Voltigeurs...Has an excellent shot and tremendous all-around offensive ability from the blue line...Recorded four assists in six games for Team Russia at the 2009 World Junior Championships...2009-10: Selected by Florida in 1st round (14th overall) of the NHL Draft...2009-10: Silver Medalist with Russia at IIHF World Championships.